Automated Tube and Pipe Bending

The Schwarze-Robitec booth at FABTECH featured a state-of-the-art CNC 100 E TB MR tube-bending machine in action as wella s a range of tube- and pipe-bending machines and fully automatic bending cells.

The machine allows for production of different radii or bend-in-bend systems, such as manifolds and exhaust pipes, and the company's full-electric and multi-stack CNC tube-bending machines allow for a range of different tube and profile dimensions to be bent. Users benefit from short cycle times, high speeds and high accuracy, according to company officials. In combination with individually adjustable tools, multi-level technology reportedly enables problem-free and accurate shaping of tubes even with short lengths between individuals bends. The CNC 100 E TB MR can be used to bend exhaust pipes with a bending radius of only one times the pipe diameter. Its integrated rapid-clamping system, Quick Tool Unlock, allows rapid changing of bending tools. This helps optimize setup time and reduces machine downtime.